Rafael Nadal finds permanent spot at Roland Garros

PARIS: 13-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal was honoured with a statue at Roland Garros in Paris on Thursday.

'A very special day for me with the unveiling of this statue @rolandgarros #muchasgracias #merci,' Rafa posted alonside a picture of the statue.

The statue, designed by Spanish sculptor Jordi Diez Fernandez, is made entirely of steel, stand 3 metres tall, is 4.89 metres wide and 2 metres deep.

The Rafa statue has been placed next to the new general public entrance gate and the Jardin des Mousquetaires at the Court Phillippe-Chatrier. Agencies

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